Stand Up Alaska
To Harness the power of the diverse people of Alaska and their communities to empower and support transformative social change. Stand Up Alaska is an Alaskan-led movement providing intersectional and diverse views on issues affecting all of us and educating, empowering, and creating an entry point for new grassroots activities. To effectively come together over our vast region and work together to dismantle systems of oppression. Through education, nonviolent resistance, and inclusive structures guided by self-determination, dignity, and respect.
Stand Up Alaska at a glance
In short: Stand Up Alaska reported $555 in grants paid in 2024 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2024)
- $555 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- Total assets
- $96,160
- +66.0% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $206,914
- +56.1% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $19
- +90.0% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $166,773
- +1.6% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Stand Up Alaska funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $555 (2024) to $17K (2021). In 2024 it reported $555 in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Recall Dunleavy Campaign Anchorage, AK | To assist with the campaign to advocate for the removal of Alaska governor dunleavy. | $16,525 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $96,160 | $206,914 | $166,773 | $555 | Total only | $19 |
| 2023 | $57,912 | $132,510 | $164,167 | — | — | $10 |
| 2022 | $88,629 | $201,918 | $217,467 | — | — | $18 |
| 2021 | $83,147 | $271,742 | $271,034 | $16,525 | 1 | $40 |
| 2020 | $70,394 | $206,515 | $137,298 | $10,000 | 1 | $15 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Stand Up Alaska
Based on IRS filings
Stand Up Alaska is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Anchorage, AK. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $96K in total assets. In 2024, it reported $555 in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $19.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Stand Up Alaska is led by Meda Dewitt, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 8 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Meda Dewitt
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$9K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Erin Jackson-Hill
Executive Director
Executive Director → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
$41K (2021) → $39K (2024)
Aaron Black
Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jasmin Smith
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Suzanne Walsh
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Theresa Evans
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Mason
Treasurer
Secretary → Director, 2023
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$18K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Denessa Atiles
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Derek Reed (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Camilla Hussein-Scott (2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Emily Kloc (2023) — Secretary
- Former: Ryan Anderson (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Suzy Walsh (2022) — Director
- Former: Adam Lees (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Erin Jackson (2020) — Executive Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $39K, to Erin Jackson-Hill (Executive Dir.).
Frequently asked questions about Stand Up Alaska
How much does Stand Up Alaska give each year?
Stand Up Alaska reported $555 in grants paid in 2024 on its 2024 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants.
How large is Stand Up Alaska?
Stand Up Alaska reported $96K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $207K.
What is Stand Up Alaska?
Stand Up Alaska is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Anchorage, AK. It holds $96K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Stand Up Alaska operate?
Stand Up Alaska has awarded grants in Alaska.
What is Stand Up Alaska's EIN?
Stand Up Alaska's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-1656757. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 3, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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